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irRIO CRAISDE HERALD RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS THURSDAY. APHIL J*. 1W7 PACE *Mrs. Duran Installed AsValley AuxiliarySecretary-TreasurerMrs. Dina Duran was installed asSecretary-Treasurer of the RioGrande Valley Hospital AuxiliariesFriday at the regular meeting ofthe Association in McAllen.Attending from the Starr CountyHospital Auxiliary were MesdamesJohn A. Pope, Jr., president;Frank L. Anderson, CorinnaTaylor, Bobby Cruz, and DinaDuran.After regular business was con-ducted, the installation was held byMrs. Chip Manning, past presidentof the Texas State Association ofAuxiliaries She used the statetheme, "Love is a rainbow," andused the colors of the rainbow.During the report on the ValleyAuxiliaries, Mrs. Pope gave areport on the work of the StarrCounty Auxiliary, stating that astainless steel food processor hadbeen bought for the cafeteria at acost of $1548, and two-way radioequipment and repeaters for theambulances at the Hospital at acost of $3946.Mrs. Anderson, gift shop chair-man of the Starr County unit,reported on the gift shop and thework involved in keeping it open.She expressed appreciation to theHospital Administrator and boardfor "the many helpful things theyhave done for the local Auxiliary."Mrs. Duran was presented acorsage from the local unit duringthe installation.2 San Isidro StudentsQualify For StateTwo San Isidro High Schoolstudents have qualified for stateU.I.L. Academic Contests to beheld in Austin from May 7-9 at theUniversity of Texas.Sandra Farias placed first inin Brenham on Friday, April 24.David Ruiz placed first inCalculator and second in Spelling.To qualify for state, a studentmust place first, second, or third atthe U.I.L. Regional Meet.M *<> I. w'W !HERMAN A LUPITACURANDERA Y CONSEJERAAY'JDA CON LOSPROBLEMAS DE LA VfDAi Esta usted batallando con problemas dificiles que no puede resolver, tal como amor,salud, felicidad y suerte? Si usted teme de estos problemas y no puede dormir bien, unallamada por telefono o visita a HERMANA LUPITA le resolvera todas sus problemas ensu vida. Venga y toque las manos curanderas de HERMANA LUPITA. Ella cura de todaenfermedad que used pueda tener. Yo he curado gente de todas partes del mundo, yquisiera ayudarle a usted tambien.Dios me ha tocado con una fuerza superior para ayudar a ninos que estan enfermos ohan sido raptados. Por su fe en Dios yo le ayudo a usted. Mi trabajo ha estadogarantizado por 30 anos.^Esta teniendo problemas matrimoniales? ZTiene temor que un divorcio esta en sufuturo? Hay esperanza con la ayuda de Dios que yo queda prevenir que no suceda lopeor.^Siente usted que enemigos le estan causando problemas en su casa y no sabe quienesson? Yo tengo grandes poderes para ver hacia su futuro y darle cuenta quieries son susenemigos. Con cada consulta yo le dare aceite bendito y un amuleto para su buenasuerte y proteccion.Mande sus cartas a este domicilio:P.O. Box 554, Alamo Texas 78516O pase por mi casa al1235 Frontage Rd., Alamo, TexasOllameal 781-3535Habierto 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.7 Dias de la semanaWAY OF THE CROSS- Juan Barrera portrayed Jesus Christ in an outdoorWay-Of-The Cross procession through Roma in which the 14 events of Jesus ssufferings from his condemnation before Pontius Pilate to His death to His burialwas re-enacted around the Roma Plaza.Holy Week ObservedIn RomaBY SYLVIA C. CAIN ALESHoly week was observed accord-ing to ancient sacred traditions atOur Lady of Refuge CatholicChurch, Roma, Texas, beginningwith "The Lord's Entrance intoJerusalem on Palm Sunday.The congregation gathered out-side the church for the blessing ofthe palms. Jesus' triumphal entryinto Jerusalem was also dramtizedduring the readings of the HolyGospel according to St. Luke. JuanBarrera, mounted on a donkeyportrayed Jesus and Sergio Garzaand Hector Gonzalez representedthe disciples A solemn processionaround the Roma Plaza was madeby hundreds of people bearingpalm branchesThe Easter Triduum began onHoly Thursday night with the massof the last supper and the ceremo-ny commemorating the washing ofthe apostles feet by the Lord Asthe Gospel was read by Bro. CarlosAlarcon, O.M.I., Father RoySnipes, O.M.I, parish priest washedthe feet of the twelve men of theparish including High School senioraltar boys, college students, fathersand grandfathers symbolizingSTARR COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT If2STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGESIN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL - GENERAL FUND For The Year Ended December 31, 1986OPERATING REVENUESWater DepartmentSewer and Ice DepartmentAll Other RevenuesTotal Operating RevenuesOPERATING EXPENDITURESAdministrativeSalariesOffice Supplies and PostageRentInsuranceInterestLegal and Professional FeesBad DebtsAll Other Administrative ExpenseTotal Administrative ExpendituresOperation of PlantSalariesSuppliesUtilities and FuelChemicalsAil Other Plant ExpenseTotal Plant Operation ExpendituresMaintenance of PlantSalariesMaterial and SuppliesParts, Repairs and TiresAll Other Plant Maintenance ExpenseTotal Plant Maintenance ExpendituresCapital OutlayTotal Operating ExpendituresExcess of Revenues Over ExpendituresBudgetActualVarianceFavorable(Unfavorable)OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)Operating Transfers OutExcess of Revenues and OtherSources Over Expendituresand Other UsesFund Balance As Restated - January I, 1986FUND BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1986$849600$886593$36993153000160305730541100424811381$ I043700S 1089379$45679$66200$69246$(3046)940011392(1992)44008060(3660)7780068247955312500345390472530031909(6609)-0-13611(13611)4030044557(4257)$235900$250475S(14575)$73400$93126S(19726)74007751(351)129700107066226343410062120(28020)1480021554(6754)s259400$291617$(32217)J176900$177844$(944)5920075539(16339)1570053423(37723)4520044127I073$297000s350933S(53933)$19500$68304s(48804)$811800J961329S ( 149529)$231900$128050$(103850)J(130000)S(125501)$4499$101900$2549$(99351)9698096980-0$198880%99529$(99351)The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.Jesus' washing of his disciples feetto demonstrate humility the daybefore his crucifixion.On Good Friday, in keeping withancient tradition, no Masses arecelebrated and the communitygathers to remember Christ's suf-fering and death with Scripturereadings and cermonies datingback to the very beginning of thechurchHundreds of parishioners gath-ered in front of the church tosymbolically retrace the last stepsof Jesus Christ as the 14 events ofJesus' sufferings from the con-demnation to death before PontiusPilate to his burial, were re-enacted around the Roma Plazaand ended with the last fivestations inside the church.Juan Barrera, portraying JesusChrist, carried a wooden crossaround the plaza in this outdoorWay-of-the-Cross procession sym-bolically following Jesus steps tohis crucifixion on the Cavalry inJersusalem. Father Roy Snipes andthe senior altar boys read theScriptures as the processionstopped at all fourteen stations ofthe crossDuring the services, Father Roywearing a red stole, symbolizingChrist's blood shed on the cross,and accompanied by the senioraltar boys, took off his shoes thenslowly unveiled the cross afterwhich he and all parishionersapproached to venerate the crossThe cast who participated in thedifferent stations were C.C.D. HighSchool students and Junior CatholicDaughters of America membersHoly Saturday night, the night inwhich Christ conquered sin andTo Sponsor'Flash Batterypack'Flash Batterypack, a "cooldude" who loves music, is bringinghis one-man band to area elemen-tary schools to help children learnthe importance of electrical safetyand wise energy use.Sponsored by Central Power andLight Company, Flash is the maincharacter in a live theater pres-entation called "Flash Batterypackand His Music Machine.""We're excited about sponsoringthis education program. Electricityis a valuable part of our lives, andit's important that young childrenlearn how to use it wisely andsafely," said Bob Maples, CPLManager in Rio Grande City. "Thisentertaining and informative program makes it easy for children toremember what they've learned "The play is presented by actorswith Small Change OriginalTheatre, Inc. Along with thelive-action drama, Small Changeprovides classroom materials toreinforce the messages about elec-BirthsThe following babies were bornrecently at Starr County MemorialHospitalMr and Mrs. Benancio Barrera,Jr., are the parents of a daughter,Alyssa Annette, born April 10 andweighing 6 pounds, 51/4 ouncesMr and Mrs Jose Luis Silva ofRio Grande City are the parents ofa son, Jose Luis, Jr., born April 16and weighing 9 pounds, 10M:ouncesMr and Mrs Santiago Medina ofRio Grande City are the parents ofa daughter, Cynthia Denise, bornApril 17 and weighing 7 pounds, 15ouncesMr. and Mrs. Jose DoloresGarcia of Rio Grande City are theparents of a son, Jose Dolores, Jr.,death, the community gathered tokeep vigil of the resurrection TheEaster watch fire was lit andblessed outside the church steps byFather Roy and Father JanHeenrood O.M.I, visiting professorfrom The Oblate Seminary.The ancient ceremony unfoldedas the paschal candle was blessedand lit and brought into the churchas the community gathered in totaldarkness waiting to lit theircandles from the paschal candleNoe Sanchez sang the ancient"Exultant" Easter proclamation asthe paschal candle was brought tothe santuary, symbolizing the lightof Christ that conquers the darkness of sin and deathOn Easter Sunday, the day ofResurrection, the Gospels wereread marking the culmination of aweek of holy ritualsThe Parish Choir directed bySister Beatriz Elizondo and SisterLupita Cortez and assisted by MrOscar Sanchez and Mr Jose Floressang during each MassKCTM-103 Radio Station broadcasted the Mass live on Saturdaysponsored by Citizen State Bank,J.C. Ramirez Store, RiverviewFamily Center, Cepeda AutoSalvage and M&D Chevrolet.Julia P. Salinas, Gloria Garza,Isela V. Gonzalez, Emilia Reyesand Malai Pena directed thedramatization. Cofradia del SantoRosario prepared the church foreach occassion during Holy WeekAppreciation is also extend toAlbeza Gonzalez, Ma. Luisa Cerda,Lydia S. Guerra and MemeGonzalez for making the costumesfor each occassion.I))•)>Ltrical safety and use.The story of electricity is toldthrough Flash, a frustrated musi-cian, and the eccentric ProfessorPflowerpot. Pflowerpot has in-vented a revolutionary newmusical instrument but hasforgotten how to make it work.Flash enters a contes to find asolution to the problem The winnergets to appear on a television showcalled National Bandstand. Flashwins the contest when he discoversthat the machine needs energy,specifically electricity, to make itrunThrough dialogue and audienceparticipation, Flash and his friendsexplain how electricity is produced,how it can be used, and theimportant of using it safely. Theplay is scheduled to be performedat the following schools9:00 A.M. -Immaculate Concep-tion School. Tues. May 5th.9:00 A.M.- North GrammerSchool-Friday May 8th.•X1 )> •born April 19 and weighing 8pounds, 2 ouncesMr. and Mrs. Alejandro Alaniz ofRio Grande City are the parents ofa daughter, Danya Edith, bornApril 23 and weighing 7 pounds, 13ounces.Mr and Mrs. Adan Castillo, Jr.,of Rio Grande City are the parentsof a son, Adan Daniel, born April 23and weighing 8 pounds, 1 ouncesMr. and Mrs. Angel GerardoSosa of Rio Grande City are theparents of a son, Angel Gerardo,Jr., born April 24 and weighing 8pounds, 11 ouncesMr. and Mrs Jose ConcepcionPena of Garciasville are theparents of a son, Adrian, born April26 and weighing 6 pounds, 10ounces